Serving 1,910 students in grades 9-12, Southside High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,910 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Southside High School's student population of 1,910 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,910 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southside High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
20%
41%
White
69%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside High School's ranking?
Southside High School is ranked #114 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Southside High School often compared to?
Southside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School, O. Comeaux High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southside High School?
The graduation rate of Southside High School is 96%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Southside High School?
1,910 students attend Southside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Southside High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside High School?
Southside High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southside High School offer ?
Southside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southside High School part of?
Southside High School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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